Sunday, June 17, 2012

Grape Tomatoes - Cook 'em Until They Pop!

I have a confession....I hate raw tomatoes. I've tried them over and over again and just don't like the flavor or texture. It could be because I was traumatized once when my sister shoved a tomato wedge in my mouth as a kid....

However, if tomatoes are cooked, roasted, or sauteed, I absolutely love them. One of my favorite ways to cook grape tomatoes is to saute them until they burst. They start to break down, and the flavor intensifies.

In the recipe below, adapted from Cooking Light, pork chops are browned, then shallots, garlic, and tomatoes are cooked with some balsamic vinegar, just until the tomatoes begin to burst. The combination of flavors is incredible.